Drug Abuse Grants Reviewed in Secret: NIH's Private May Powwow
Published Date: 3/19/2025
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Summary
The National Institute on Drug Abuse is holding private virtual meetings in early May 2025 to review grant applications for drug abuse research funding. These closed sessions protect sensitive info while deciding which projects get money to help fight drug problems. Researchers and small businesses applying for grants should watch for updates and deadlines.
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SBIR Grant Reviews: Virtual Closed Panel
The NIH is holding a closed virtual panel on May 5-6, 2025 to review and evaluate Omnibus Solicitation Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications from NIH, CDC, and FDA. The meetings are closed to the public to protect confidential trade secrets and personal information. Small businesses that applied for SBIR funding should watch for updates and deadlines related to these reviews.
Time‑Sensitive Research Grants: Closed Review
A closed virtual meeting on May 5, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. will review grant applications under the Mechanism for Time‑Sensitive Drug Abuse Research. The session is closed to protect confidential and personal information. Researchers who applied for time‑sensitive drug abuse research funding should monitor the NIH for updates and deadline notices.
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